International scholars, take note! These esteemed programmes are a once-in-a-lifetime chance for worthy applicants, covering everything from living expenses and tuition to travel and health insurance. Now is the moment to take action, whether your goal is to enrol in top-tier French universities for higher degrees or to start a life-changing academic path. Make your academic dreams a reality by applying as soon as possible—don’t wait until it’s too late!
1. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program – Deadline November 5th, 2026.
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship programme, developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, aims to help French higher education institutions attract top international students to master’s and doctoral/PhD programmes. This initiative enables France to train future foreign decision-makers in both the public and private sectors across key fields of study. Additionally, the programme encourages applications from students in emerging countries at the master’s level and from both emerging and industrialised countries at the doctoral/PhD level.
- Who It’s For: International students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in science, engineering, law, political science, and other fields.
- Benefits: Monthly allowance, travel expenses, health insurance, and cultural activities.
- How to Apply: Applications are submitted through your chosen French institution. Read more here:: https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/89653/study-in-france-fully-funded-eiffel-excellence-scholarships-2025/
- Open exchange programmes
2. EMLE Scholarships – Deadline 31 Dec 2026 for Non-European applicants & 15 Jan 2027 for European applicants
The application for the European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE), academic year, is now open.
We especially invite talented candidates with law and/or economics backgrounds from Sub-Saharan African countries (EU-targeted region 9) and Western Balkan countries (IPA III: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Kosovo), for which we have targeted scholarships for excellent candidates who express their interest in studying the economic analysis of law and can prove their English proficiency in time for admission. We also invite students with special needs to apply.
- Who It’s For: Students passionate about interdisciplinary studies in law and economics.
- Benefits: Tuition fee waiver and monthly stipends for selected students.
- How to Apply: Visit the EMLE official website and follow the application guidelines, and you can get the full process here: About EMLE – EMLE
3. Emile Boutmy Scholarship at Sciences Po – Deadline 1 April 2027.
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is a merit-based scholarship created by Sciences Po to attract the best international students from outside the European Union. It supports undergraduate and master’s students who demonstrate academic excellence and meet social criteria.
- Who It’s For: Non-EU international students applying to undergraduate or master’s programmes at Sciences Po.
- Benefits: Tuition fee waivers ranging from partial to full, with additional funding for living expenses.
- How to Apply: Students must indicate their interest in the scholarship directly in their online application to Sciences Po as described here: https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/89476/emile-boutmy-scholarship-for-international-students-in-france/
4. Entente Cordiale Scholarship – Deadline 28 February 2027 at 18:00 GMT.
The Entente Cordiale Scholarship Programme is a prestigious initiative that offers British postgraduate students the opportunity to study in France.
- Who It’s For: British postgraduate students with ambitious projects in any discipline that contribute to enhancing the Franco-British relationship.
- Benefits: Monthly stipend of €700, coverage for living expenses, and waived tuition fees for public higher education institutions offering national degrees.
- Apply: https://www.uk.campusfrance.org/entente-cordiale-scholarship-2025-application-schedule.
